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What is it? i have chest pain or discomfort (worsened by: sudden movement) (better by: anti-inflammatory medication) (severity: mild) (quality: pressure or heaviness) (time frame: sudden) (side: right) .
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Costrochrondritis: Inflammation of the structures of the chest wall whcih can be due to autoimmune diease may explain this. Consider evaluation with your MD including a screening blood test, such as an ANA and ESR.
Answered 1/11/2017
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Mgt: I would suggest an evaluation. From your description, the sensation of chest pressure, could be related to cardio-pulmonary conditions. The relief from the anti inflammatory agent, does not exclude these causes.
Answered 1/11/2017
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